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The United States Air Force is listing among its job opportunities online persona managers,  and static IP managers.  If this were anyone other than the US military, this would be called "opposition research," using "proxies."

Since it IS our military, however, it's being referred to by critics as "Develop0eing False Online Personalities to Counter 'Enemy Propaganda'."

Sigh.

Our intelligence department would have to be crazy NOT to learn how to monitor and counter the numerous cyberwars being waged right now, and this includes going online incognito - something which our enemies and everyone else has a right to do, and many do, on a regular basis.  Will there be abuses?  Probably - we're talking about human beings, afterall.  But we're going to have an even bigger problem if we allow the web to continue to become a lawless no-man's land, descending into anarchy, where only the meanest and most violent survive. 

Let's not automatically assume the worst of our own soldiers - many of whom are the best and brightest minds in the computer industry, and handicap them from being able to do what they do best - effectively protect us.

Jennifer Pointer (e-mail) is in Tulsa, OK. She promotes a simple, a low-tech approach to effective online profile management, search engine optimization and social networking. 
 

While we're thankful to our soldiers and military all year long, today is the day we "officially" set aside to honor those who have served in our Armed Forces.  Some businesses are advertising online that they are honoring our service members by giving them freebies or discounts (note, most require proof of service, so be sure to check the details):

Applebee's - Choose from one of seven free meals.

Chili's - Choose from one of six free meals.

Hooter's - Choose from one of four free new speciality meals.

Outback Steakhouse -  Free Bloomin' Onion, and non-alcoholic drink.

Home Depot and Lowe's - 10% discount every day for Veterans.

Arby's - Free Roast Beef Sandwich.

Build-a-Bear Workshop  - Get some Christmas shopping done early, and share your patriotism with a child at Build-a-Bear workshops.  They have a great selection of military-themed teddy bears, and are offering 20% off this week (see add in header, and use add code 95516 if shopping online).

Jennifer Pointer (e-mail) is in Tulsa, OK. She promotes a simple, a low-tech approach to effective online profile management, search engine optimization and social networking.